daily slice-of-life photo blog of a Gen-X dad
I was feeling cooped up today, so I went for a long bike ride with Piplup. The temperature at noon was about 92 ° F, which isn’t too hot, but it was enough that the normally crowded hike & bike trail was almost empty. I stayed safe by bringing plenty of water and wearing a white long-sleeve sports shirt to protect myself from the sun. The breeze made for a super-pleasant ride!
We’ve been stuck in the house quarantining since Tuesday, but I wanted to ride my bicycle so I went with Piplup to go pick up the mail. It’s not very far at all, but my legs felt so weak! I’d say I’m about 75% back, which is not bad but I hope I can resume running soon!
I’m selling Rossa, my Bianchi mountain bike. We’re trying to lessen the things we own and I think having three bicycle is too much. I can probably just keep Piplup, but I can’t bear to part with Sophie. However, Rossa is one that I don’t really ride often so I have put it up for sale. Hopefully she will find a good home!
In celebration of World Bicycle Day I went with Piplup for a ride around the neighborhood, did a little fishing (didn’t catch anything), and returned a book to the library. The weather was perfect! The fresh air an pretty clouds were so uplifting.
Days are getting warmer and longer, which means that evening bicycle rides are getting more pleasant. I enjoy picking up the mail at our mailbox which is just down the street, and then continuing on for a lazy cruise around the neighborhood. It’s fun to say hello to all the other people out enjoying their evening strolls.
It’s funny, but most people don’t wave, but almost everyone waves back. This was something that stuck with me when I read Sorry I’m Late, I Didn’t Want to Come: One Introvert’s Year of Saying Yes by Jessica Pan when she was reaching out to strangers. I also like to wave when I’m running – always to other runners, and sometimes to walkers a bicyclists. And 95% of them wave back.
